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LAST CHANCE: Make Money with Substack
August 06, 2026 (12:00:31 pm)
If something about starting your own Substack — where you get to write on your terms, without clients, and finally get paid to share what you care about — sparked something in you… If you’ve been thinking, Maybe this is how I finally start… Then take the leap before this opportunity ends at midnight TONIGHT.
Get Paid to Write About What Lights You Up
August 04, 2026 (07:00:44 pm)
Imagine writing about whatever excites you most… and getting PAID. We're talking real monthly income, even if you’re starting from scratch. Even better: You can be up and writing — fast — thanks to this writer-friendly platform, which makes it possible.
Why Summer Is “January” for Writers
July 30, 2026 (03:00:44 am)
For copywriters, the time to start fresh is summer. Because right now businesses are looking for writers to help them execute their marketing plans for the fall… and well into 2027. That’s what our Summer Certification Sale is all about… And for a few more hours, you can choose any number of them… at a whopping 88% off.
Why Writers Love These…
July 28, 2026 (11:00:55 am)
We offer a lot of high-level training here at AWAI… But there’s a reason our members love our certifications so much… And that’s because each one is singularly focused on ONE in-demand, highly lucrative writing specialty all businesses need. And right now, you can experience them yourself… at the lowest price we’ve EVER offered them.
Closing: Get Paid Really Well to EDIT Copy
July 23, 2026 (03:00:06 am)
Copyediting is a low-key way to get your foot in the door, gain experience working with clients, and make industry connections. And until midnight, you can grab our popular copyediting program and save $200. Plus, this program will teach you the skills in a few short weeks — not months or years.
Readers Wanted
July 20, 2026 (03:00:00 am)
We talk about all kinds of writing opportunities here at AWAI… But today, we have something a bit “different”! It’s a skill that helps you transform another writer’s “good” copy into GREAT copy… Turns you into a hero… And enables you to get paid (very well!) for work that takes far less time than it took the writer in the first place.
TODAY: Get a PAID Byline!
July 19, 2026 (03:00:34 am)
I’m opening up access to my workshop… where I’ll personally teach you my own process and give you my template I use to write content for AWAI, Copyblogger, Writer’s Digest, and others.
Try This for a Dollar
July 17, 2026 (03:00:48 am)
You can start building your career as a professional writer within a month — even if you have no experience with this blueprint. Check it out for yourself… And if you decide to give it a shot, you’ll gain access to every resource you’ll need to execute that blueprint for just a dollar.
Winners of AWAI’s June New Writers Contest
July 15, 2026 (04:15:04 pm)
Congratulations to the winners of the June 2026 "The Writer’s Life" new writers contest!
PLAYBACK: How to Write the “King of All Copy Projects” in Five Days
July 14, 2026 (03:02:27 pm)
Out of every project you could get paid to write, ONE stands head and shoulders above the rest. In this exclusive training, AWAI President Rebecca Matter and top copywriter Guillermo Rubio reveal the most valuable copy project in our industry and how you can write it in record time, regardless of your experience level.
July Issue: New Writing Contest and Much More…
July 11, 2026 (03:02:40 am)
This month, we’re celebrating Nick Usborne — one of the original architects of online copywriting and proof that a happy writing life is entirely possible. It’s also full of enlightening articles and much more…
PLAYBACK: How You Can Make $100K/Year Writing Sales Enablement Materials
June 30, 2026 (01:38:32 pm)
If you’re curious whether sales enablement is for you, then you’re going to want to check out this candid conversation with Lisa Christoffel, managing editor of B2B Writers International, and Jade Trueblood, AWAI’s director of training. Together they answer questions and concerns from writers looking to take advantage of this fast-growing specialty.
June Issue: Niche Too Narrow? Think Again.
June 06, 2026 (05:42:00 am)
Think your niche is too narrow to make real money? The June issue of Barefoot Writer magazine proves the opposite. You’ll discover why tiny niches often pay the best. Learn more here.
PLAYBACK: Turn Writing for 30 Minutes Into Income
June 05, 2026 (01:18:57 pm)
You can turn your writing into a real, evergreen asset that could pay you over and over again for years to come… and all it takes is 30 minutes a day. AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle and industry legend Sandy Franks show you how to get started in this candid conversation.
PLAYBACK: How to Build a Thriving Ghostwriting Business
May 20, 2026 (02:46:10 pm)
If want to focus on writing that feels meaningful and collaborative, then ghostwriting could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this candid conversation, professional ghostwriter Bonnie Fanning shows you how you can start building your own thriving ghostwriting business.
PLAYBACK: After AI — The Unseen Billion-Dollar Writing Opportunity
May 15, 2026 (03:48:41 pm)
While everyone was focused on AI and what it meant for writers, a brand-new $6.2 billion opportunity was unfolding behind the scenes. Tune in as AWAI President Rebecca Matter reveals what this new path is and how you can be among the first writers to take advantage of it.
New $1,000 Writing Challenge from PWA Encourages Writers to Reconnect with Copy Classics
May 09, 2026 (03:02:52 am)
The Professional Writers’ Alliance (PWA) has launched its 2026 cash writing challenge, with $1,000 in prize monies available. This year’s theme is “Copy Classics,” and the competition challenges participants to pull lessons from past masters to level up their present-day careers.
May Issue: Cutest Cover Ever?!?
May 02, 2026 (05:51:19 am)
This month’s issue is competing for cutest cover ever… see if you agree. There’s a saying, “Play to your genius”… I think this issue proves that if you do, the money follows!
The Latest 2026 Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
April 27, 2026 (03:30:54 pm)
Congratulations to Alyssa Gampong, who wrote a winning blog post in our latest round of AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge for new freelance writers. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes of effective content through AWAI.
Winners of AWAI’s March New Writers Contest
April 27, 2026 (04:45:44 am)
Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the March new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her.
